It's almost like there are these periods where our relationship is smooth and steady, and then there are times when it's like standing on the edge of this gorgeous, wonderful waterfall and just letting yourself drop, knowing that there's a safe pool of water ready to catch you at bottom. You take the plunge and you're in wayyyy over your head, but oh man, it's exhilarating, it's breathtaking, it's just incredible and you feel better than you ever have before and the water is cool and refreshing and exactly what you needed.

Joy - Joy.. it's what I am endeavoring to make my day to day outlook. I've spent years being surly and angry and grouchy as hell, and it's time for a change. Being pissy all the time can't possibly be healthy for me, ya know?

coping (well!) with disability - I don't know how well I cope with my disability. It makes me pretty frustrated most of the time. It really blows to be unable to bend down and reach the bottom of the fridge, or stand at the stove and cook a meal for my children and husband, or even just walk next door without having to ask somebody to get my wheelchair down the front steps so I can go visiting. But on the up side, my wheelchair gives me freedom of a sort I haven't had for almost twenty years, and I have become more of an advocate for other disabled persons.

Faith - I am a Christian, and not ashamed of it. I make no apologies for having this faith, which means the world to me. I am disgusted at what some people will do and have done to other human beings in the name of my Savior, and I strive to not be that sort of person. If you ever want to know what being a Christian means to me, I'll be happy to share my testimony with you, just ask, because I don't shove it at people uninvited, except the occasional post here.

Crafts - I love to be DOING with my hands whenever possible. I used to make rosaries and met two of my most loved friends as a result of that crafting hobby. I love making jewelry with beads, and I love making things with polymer clay, and I sew and crochet and paint as well.

Kids - I have six. They are all: beautiful, bright, funny, wonderful people. And they all drive me batshit crazy. I even like OTHER people's kids. My friends kids are like nieces and nephews to me, and I adore them. :) And they drive me batshit crazy too, sometimes!